AIR QUALITY TECHNICIAN 1-3

Arizona Department of Administration; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

Sick leave accrual

Parental Leave (pilot)

Retirement program

Affordable insurance plan

Transit subsidy

Work-life balance and development

Job summary

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality is seeking an Environmental Technician to perform field tests, calibrations, and data collection for air quality monitoring. The role involves setup of ambient sampling equipment, instrument maintenance, and data verification in accordance with SOPs and EPA QA Handbook.

The position supports remote/work-from-home options within Arizona (3 days in office). ADEQ offers a flexible schedule with focus on safety and accuracy in environmental testing.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of gaseous and particulate instrumentation and environmental monitoring techniques.
• Experience with data entry and relational databases.
• Experience calibrating and testing air monitoring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Perform field tests and instrument maintenance and calibrations per SOPs and EPA guidelines.
• Conduct remote air monitoring site visits as scheduled by ADEQ.
• Survey ambient air monitoring instruments and related meteorological equipment.

Skills

AirVision

Instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Data verification

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

CRBasic

Auto-GC

Job description

DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

We are looking for results-oriented, driven individuals with a thirst for problem solving.

At Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) our mission is to protect and enhance public health and the environment in Arizona. Through consistent, science-based environmental regulation; and clear, equitable engagement and communication; with integrity, respect and the highest standards of effectiveness and efficiency. Because Arizonans treasure the unique environment of our state and its essential role in sustaining well‑being and economic vitality, today and for future generations.

We are currently looking for employees who are committed to our Agency, passionate to excel in their career and engaged in our mission. Only this caliber of employee will be successful in driving our Agency towards accomplishing our mission.

Address: 1110 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 857007

Salary:

Level 1: $40k -$45k

Level 2: $45k - $55K

Level 3: $55k - $60k

Grade: 17-20

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

As an Environmental Technician, this position performs field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health. We will rely on you to set up and collect ambient air samples, calibrate and test air monitoring instruments, perform data collections checks, and use troubleshooting techniques to repair instruments.

This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (3 days per week in the office/hoteling).

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

• Works approximately 50% in the field conducting hands‑on instrument maintenance / service, verifications, calibration, and completion of all required service logs, field sheets and documentation in accordance with SOP’s, QAPP’s and the EPA QA Handbook.
• Conduct remote air monitoring site visits for assigned sites according to the EPA schedule and ADEQ QAPP’s.
• An understanding of the operation of the air monitoring sites including; ambient air monitoring instruments, meteorological instruments, data acquisition, sample setup and retrieval and all other auxiliary equipment.
• Data verification for continuous and manual instruments. Review of data using: reports, graphs, charts or linear databases to identification of outliers, malfunctions or anomalies.
• Documentation and completion of: electronic field sheets, site logs, instrument logs, instrument change out sheets, chain of custody, vehicle logs, travel logs and sample shipping.
• Responds to customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Performs or leads projects under direction of a unit lead or manager.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

KNOWLEDGE:

• Gaseous and particulate instrumentation, Auto-GC, Communication equipment.
• Quality assurance and control, and data entry using relational databases.
• Existing and new environmental monitoring techniques and equipment.
• Methodologies and techniques for collecting environmental data including the design and function of environmental monitoring equipment and State and Federal environmental regulations.
• Environmental technology, mechanical engineering or electrical technician.

SKILLS:

• Skilled in AirVision and the ability to build sites, create import templates, and diagnose any data polling issues or concerns.
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing instrumentation and sampler issues.
• Repair instrument pneumatic and electronic systems.

ABILITIES:

• Setup, program, and troubleshoot communications' equipment.
• Use CRBasic and other communicate programming languages.
• Operate, maintain and calibrate environmental monitoring equipment; collect representative environmental samples according to standard operating procedures; follow guidance documents.

Selective Preference(s):

• ET 1: Associate's degree plus 0-3 years of experience conducting environmental monitoring or a Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field with no prior experience Pertinent training such as military or trade schooling may be evaluated for equivalency with college level coursework.
• ET 2: Associate's degree plus 4-7 years of experience conducting environmental monitoring or a Bachelor’s degree or higher with 1 – 5 years of experience. Pertinent training such as military or trade schooling may be evaluated for equivalency with college level coursework.
• ET 3: Associate's degree plus 7- 10 years of experience conducting environmental monitoring or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering, Environmental Technology or Environmental Science or higher with 6 – 8 years of experience. Pertinent training such as military or trade schooling may be evaluated for equivalency with other college level coursework.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

• 10 paid holidays per year
• Accrual of sick and annual leave beginning at 12 and 13 days per year respectively for full‑time employees
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly‑placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• A top‑ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
• A robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short‑term and long‑term disability
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
• We promote the importance of work/life balance by offering workplace flexibility
• We offer a variety of learning and career development opportunities

By providing the option of a full‑time or part‑time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

ASRS Lifetime Benefits

Contact Us:

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting [e-mail].

Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Advertised: 10 Aug 2026 US Mountain Standard Time Applications close: